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[Pattaya Players]

Pattaya Players (home of Pattaya's Professional Amateurs) is proud to announce the details of their first-ever production, An Evening of One Acts scheduled for May 16-18, 2008 at the 10th Floor Function Hall in Bangkok Pattaya Hospital. There will be evening performances beginning at 7:30 PM on May 16th and 17th. A matinee beginning at 2:00 PM will take place on May 18th. Tickets cost 300 Baht for adults and 200 Baht for children under the age of 12. Tickets can be purchased by credit card online at www.pattayaplayers.org or can be bought in person at the North Star Library in Naklua, Jameson's Irish Pub and The Pattaya Mail Office located in North Pattaya. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door the evening of the performance, but only subject to availability. This fantastic evening of theater will consist of the three one-act plays: Monkey's Paw by W. W. Jacobs, The Last Leaf by Thomas Hischak and Final Dress Rehearsal by Jack Frakes.

The Monkey's Paw follows a family living in London at the time of the Second World War. A friend brings into their home the 'Monkey's Paw', which they believe has powers to make them rich. We see their happy family life begin to break down with tragic results.

The Last Leaf is a bittersweet story involving Johnsy, a young artist who is suffering from a severe case of pneumonia and has lost her will to live. However, a friend provides the ultimate gift to Johnsy, and in doing so, saves her life. Based on the wise and poignant classic short story by O. Henry.

And lastly, Final Dress Rehearsal is a simple farce about an amateur troupe of actors putting on a production of "Cinderella." Predictably, they are nowhere near ready to perform. The actress playing Cinderella arrives late, while the prince never arrives period. This inspires the "Prompter" to offer to play the prince's part. The "Prompter" seems to want to play all of the parts in the play. The stepsisters fail to enter at their cues; the stage crew is composed of buffoons, the sound effects are played incorrectly, and when the author arrives, she quite understandably feels that her play is being ruined.

The Monkey's Paw and Final Dress Rehearsal performances are being produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. and The Last Leaf is being produced in conjunction with Pioneer Drama Service. A brief intermission half way through the production will allow audience members to gather and discuss the performances while enjoying their favorite beverage and snack. Tickets for a lucky draw raffle featuring many fantastic prizes and gift certificates will also be available for purchase before the show. Raffle tickets cost 100 baht per ticket or 500 baht for 6.

The Pattaya Players are still continuing their search for Corporate Sponsorships to help offset set-up and production costs. Please consider joining 2008 current sponsors: AA Insurance Brokers, Bangkok Pattaya Hospital, Chevrolet, Indian By Nature, Horseshoe Point, Casa Pascal, The Sleep Factory, St. Andrews International School, Steps & Rhythm, The Pattaya City Expats Club and Spice Magazine in helping the Pattaya Players to become the premier creative arts organization in Pattaya! Please visit their website at www.pattayaplayers.org for further information.

[Whore Hin]

Pattaya Players (home of Pattaya's Professional Amateurs)...

Why don't you just call yourselves the OxyMorons ?

P.S. I want my cheeseburger well done please...

[Pattaya Players]

Glad you like our slogan!

While there won't be full dinner courses offered at this production, there will be a nice assortment of theater concessions (drinks and snacks) available for purchase at intermission time.

However, our next production, A Murder Mystery Dinner Theater will take place in a high end area restaurant (one of our sponsors whose venue will be announced soon) and will include a full gourmet dinner.

Thanks for your continued support!

[jinks]

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[Pattaya Players]

Opening night was a smash success! The house was packed! Bravo to the cast of "An Evening Of One Acts!" There is still limited seating available for our Saturday and Sunday performances -- but they are going fast!

Don't miss this groundbreaking event!!

[Snowy]

Opening night was a smash success!

I suppose success is measured in the eye of the beholder. However, have just spoken by phone to someone who mentioned, in passing, that he had attended the first night. He said he and his companion were distinctly underwhelmed by the very amateur production (with the emphasis on the amateur) which was characterised by wooden performances from the cast. To quote him verbatim 'watching paint dry would have been more entertaining and less excruciating'.

[mauRICE]

He said he and his companion were distinctly underwhelmed by the very amateur production (with the emphasis on the amateur) which was characterised by wooden performances from the cast. To quote him verbatim 'watching paint dry would have been more entertaining and less excruciating'.

I may have missed it but what is this reference to cheese steaks and Pattaya Players all about?

[J.Bell]

I may have missed it but what is this reference to cheese steaks and Pattaya Players all about?

I'm not sure, but it may be a reference to the former Niddy's Nook and comparing it's promotional efforts on behalf of its famous or infamous cheeseburger to the promotion of this theatre venture.

[Pattaya Players]

Not bad for a first time out! More to come...

http://www.pattayamail.com/current/features.shtml#hd1

[mauRICE]

Gaybutton asked a pertinent question on GayThailand: didn't anyone here go to see the show? No independent reviews other than Snowy's second-hand feedback? Were people too stupefied, awed, floored by the performance to say anything or are they simply being...err...polite?

[francois]

A friend, a professeur of drama, did attend the performance along with some other farang in Pattaya. He, Le Professeur, one never to quench the enthusiasm of aspiring actors, kept his opinions to himself. His silence spoke volumes.

[Pttaya Male]

Seven of my friends when to the production together and then came to drink at a Sunee Plaza bar. All were happy that Pattaya has a new activity for people to become involved with.

Things take time. Why not stop the comments about "Niddy's Nook" and work together to see if a Community Theater group will work. Too many of us jump at the chance to put down things instead of having a team spirit of making Pattaya the best we can. I imagine the negative comments about all venues vastly out number positive things.

I am not suggesting that people lie, but rather give helpful suggestions. I am sure the cast and crew where happy that each show night had almost a full house. It shows that community may support a Community Theater.

My friends thought it might have been better for the first production to do one that was a bit better known. The next one